Diving in Aruba Leeward Coast

Explore 41 dive sites in Aruba Leeward Coast, Aruba. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Aruba Leeward Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Aruba Leeward Coast occur in January, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.7°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • February: 27.7°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • March: 27.7°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • April: 27.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • May: 27.7°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • June: 27.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • July: 27.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • August: 27.7°C (air: 28.9°C)
  • September: 27.7°C (air: 29.5°C)
  • October: 27.7°C (air: 29.0°C)
  • November: 27.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • December: 27.7°C (air: 27.4°C)

Marine Life in Aruba Leeward Coast

Home to 92 recorded species including 55 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 hard corals, 6 crabs & lobsters, 4 other, 4 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Aruba Leeward Coast

Aruba Leeward Coast has 4 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Aruba Leeward Coast

Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Aruba Leeward Coast

  • Oostpunt - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category V)
  • Zuidkust - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category V)
  • Westpunt - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Aruba Leeward Coast - Nearest Airports

  • Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), Oranjestad - 29 km away, approx 46 min travel time
  • Hato International Airport (CUR), Willemstad - 142 km away, approx 170 min travel time
  • Flamingo International Airport (BON), Kralendijk - 218 km away, approx 252 min travel time

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